Heritage: Library

HISTORY LIBRARY.....

Learning about the life and times of our ancestors is equally important to capturing their names and other vital data. Without an understanding of your ancestors history, culture and the times they lived in, it is like hanging a frame on a wall without a picture inside of it. It's the picture that the frame contains that completes the display making it interesting.

HISTORY NOTES

Poles and liberty:

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal." Thomas Jefferson & Wawrzyniec Goslick [Learn More]

Anthem/Flag of PolandPlay and learn the words to the National anthem of Poland . Includes the history on the Poland's national anthem and flag.

Origins of PolandWhat were the beginnings of Poland? Poland was quite different in the 800s than the Poland we know today. Learn how it all began. Informational links are included on specific topics.

Chronology of Poland's HistoryView a time-line (966 - 1993) of the major historical events that are a part of Poland's history. Poland's existence as a country has been full struggle for survival. See what events shaped the Poland we know today. Informational links are included on specific topics.

Historical Polish LifePoles who made notable contributions and what life was like for most Poles during different time periods. Includes women in Polish history, nobel laureauts, life of serfdom and more.

Historical Geography of PolandPoland's geography has changed considerably during it's history making it difficult for genealogist to identify the location of their ancestors. This page gives a brief summary of geographic references such as Silesia, Prussia, Galicia, etc. necessary for understanding and locating where your ancestors actually lived.

Maps of PolandPoland's borders since it's beginning has seen dynamic changes. It's early geography was known as the Kingdom of Poland cover a vast area of Central Europe. In the late Eighteenth Century Poland disappeared from maps until the end of WWI. Review these time line maps and learn about Poland's geograhical changes. (opens new window - close when done!)

Immigration USA HistoryAn overview from USINS that provides a wealth of information regarding the history of immigration into USA.

Poland 1980-1981, Solidarity MovementProduction of PBS on non-violent effectiveness in bring change. Site includes background on the Polish struggle against dominance of the communist USSR. Major players in Gdansk shipyard strike are reviewed and a number of the songs popular in the movement at that time.